Recent content by 1950MercMan

Thanks AnthonyG for the idea of mounting the mech in the engine bay. My car is all original and I would like to keep that look inside and out, not to mention the chance of a leak into the interior. I will definitely check that outlet supereal. I thank everyone for their input and information.

Well, I no longer have any faith in electrical oil pressure sending units. I had ordered another on the chance that the one I had was faulty. The new one gave a completely different reading which was even lower than the one I originally had. I will be sticking with the mechanical unit which I...

Hi JSeery, I don't know. The manual seems to list it both ways, so I don't know if there is a difference or if it is using the terms interchangeably for the same type of oil. I will type the relevant sentences from the manual and see what you think. "In warm weather use S.A.E. No. 20 or 20W in...

Yes Rotorwrench, I saw the 10W for below freezing temps. My manual also said that for temps that persists below -10 degrees to add 1 pint of kerosene to 4 1/2 quarts of 10W. Interesting. Thank goodness for multi-viscosity oil

I was just looking through the original owner's manual for the 1950 Merc. It recommends using SAE 20 for warm weather. I am not going to do that, of course; I just found it curious.

Okay. I have had this car less than a year. The engine seems strong with good power and acceleration. Throws no smoke at all. Thanks for the input on oil weight. With that, I will stay with 10-30. This is my first flathead, so I really appreciate all the info.

Interesting. I keep learning more and more.

Just an update. I hooked up a mechanical gauge. Upon reaching operating temp and under acceleration the pressure read between 40 and 45 psi. At idle, it rested between 20-23; never went below 20. So, I think I am OK. I am going to also change over to 10W-40, and that may boost it a little more...

I thank everyone for the input. I am going to hook up a mechanical gauge and see what the readings are, and go from there. Seems like a good starting point.

Looking for some input on a possible oil pressure issue. I have a 1950 Mercury with the 255 flathead engine. I took it out for a drive yesterday, and while sitting at idle in traffic at a red signal, I noticed that the oil pressure gauge was nearly at zero. I immediately returned home and I...

Thank you 19FORDY I could not reply to your PM because I am new to the Ford Barn and did not have enough posts to do so. Do you have contact info for this person? If so, could you send me another PM. Thanks again

Thank you 51 MERC-CT Maybe it is just the way that it broke off that made it appear that way to me. That would certainly make things better. I am taking it to my welding buddy on Monday. I have only looked at the small piece that broke off as I was not in a frame of mind to remove the support...

I did think about restoring it, but it appears to be pot metal. Some say you can TIG weld pot metal, and I have seen others say it is very difficult because of the low melting temp. I am going to contact a welding instructor that I know to throw it by him. That one inch square piece that the...

Thank you everyone. Yes, you are right - it is the hood support that I am looking for.

Hello Everyone, The upper hood hinge on my 50 Merc broke and I am trying to find a replacement. It is the left side hinge, but I would be willing to buy a pair. I would appreciate if anyone could give me any leads. My initial search only name up with the rear hinges.